Market Pulse - Asia
Activision Blizzard faces boycott calls after banning Hong Kong gamer
Activision Blizzard was facing a growing online backlash after the US games giant banned a professional e-sports player for showing support for protestors in Hong Kong.
Asia report: Markets end mixed ahead of US-China talks
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, as concern around the state of trade relations between the United States and China continued to escalate.
China urges US to scrap blacklist ahead of trade talks
China has “strongly urged” the US government to remove Chinese firms from its blacklist and to stop accusing them of breaching human rights laws ahead of trade negotiations scheduled for over the coming week.
US blacklists Chinese tech firms ahead of crunch trade talks
America has blacklisted eight Chinese technology firms over their alleged involvement in human rights abuses.
Europe midday: Markets fall as investors await China's response to US blacklisting of AI firms
European stocks were lower at lunchtime on Tuesday after the US blacklisted 28 Chinese companies just three days before the next round of trade negotiations and amid reports that the Chinese delegation might cut its visit short by a day, denting hopes of a deal.
Asia report: Markets rise even as trade concern grows
Markets in Asia were higher across the board on Tuesday, as traders in China returned from an extended holiday, but there was still consternation abound as to the direction of high-level trade talks between the United States and China, set to kick off later in the week.
Central Asia Metals on track to meet full-year guidance
Copper and zinc mining outfit Central Asia Metals told investors on Tuesday that it was on track to meet full-year guidance thanks to a rise in output during the third quarter.
Commodities: Brent slips from as US-China trade headlines roll in
Commodity prices found a small bid in early US trading after a top official in the Trump administration said that Washington was not looking at the possibility of de-listing Chinese firms from US stockmarket exchanges.
Washington ready to accept short-term deal with China if structural issues addressed
A top US official said on Monday that Washington was open to a short-term deal with China as long as "structural issues" such as American companies' access to the Asian giant and Chinese government subsidies for the their state-owned enterprises were on the table.
Asia report: Markets mixed ahead of US-China trade talks
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Monday, as investors held their collective breath ahead of the anticipated next round of trade talks between the United States and China.
Hong Kong protests turn violent after face-mask ban
Anti-government marches in Hong Kong turned violent over the weekend after tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets following a ban on face masks.
HSBC to cut up to 10,000 jobs globally
HSBC is planning to cut up to 10,000 jobs worldwide as part of a cost-cutting move, according to reports published on Sunday.
Apple increases iPhone 11 production by 10%
Apple Inc has asked suppliers to increase production of its iPhone 11 models by up to 8m units, or about 10%, Nikkei Asian Review reported on Friday.
Director dealings: Kaz Minerals director picks up shares
Kaz Minerals revealed on Friday that independent non-executive director Lynda Armstrong had acquired 6,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed industrial metals and mining group.
US House wants Zuckerberg to testify on Libra by January
A US House committee has declined to schedule a hearing on Libra with Facebook’s operating officer Sheryl Sandberg in October until CEO Mark Zuckerberg commits to an appearance before them by January, The Information reported, citing a congressional source.
US foreign trade deficit continues to widen in September
America's shortfall in trade with the rest of the world widened in August as import growth outpaced sales overseas.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors look to US jobs report
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Friday, with Hong Kong stocks looking particularly battered, after the city’s administration announced a ban on face masks in public gatherings amid ongoing political demonstrations.
Trump lashes out at Democrats over impeachment inquiry
US President Donald Trump lashed out at congressional Democrats for wasting Americans' time with "BULL****" over the new impeachment inquiry filed against him.
Asia report: Markets weaker as growth concerns simmer
Markets in Asia were in the red on Thursday, as concerns around a slowing global economy continued to grow, and after the United States announced a fresh set of tariffs to be applied to imports from the European Union.
Iran oil minister claims Saudi counterpart is a friend and reduces Aramco attack tensions
Iranian oil minister Bijan Zanganeh said his Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman is a “friend” brushing off the heightened tensions between Iran and Saudi in the wake of the cruise missile and drone attacks against Saudi Aramco facilities in September.